molding

/ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/noun
High School
1

The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.

2

Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.

3

A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.

4

A planing machine for making moldings.

5

A machine to assist in making molds for castings.

6

A mill for shaping timber.

7

A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing